Consistency – a helpful guide for anyone seeking a job on the internet
Before I start with this thread, I just want to tell you that it’s not necessarily for the moderating job at Z8Games, but it can be applied to honestly any job on the internet, whether it being a graphics designer, a coder, a moderator, an administrator, or even something as small as a known reporter [people who’s reports are bumped to the top of the list because they are trusted].
These small series of guides are to help others who want to get a job on the internet. Some people may not agree that an online job is the best way, but I personally think that it’s not impossible to balance a good lifestyle [yes, with friends] and an internet job. Internet jobs aren’t what you should base your life around. Don’t make that crucial mistake. Basing your life on the internet either leads to one of two things, you quitting life, or you quitting your internet job.
I am a known member of Z8Games [or I like to state so] and I have held numerous “jobs” on the internet, I am not going to state them all, but for those relating to moderating and administrating, I’ve been a moderator for a fansite for Cross Fire which shut down because of inactivity [there were around 30 members that were dedicated, but the number fell, and the site died]. I currently hold the position of National Electronic Sports League Administrator, and Shut Up and Frag gaming community moderator. Having both jobs aren’t the hardest thing ever to do, but they do require a lot from me, but you must remember, life over virtual life. If life gets the better of you, take care of that first. I make sure to go out and do whatever with friends as often as I can. I always keep my dedications to internet jobs, but I don’t take it overboard. I take it seriously, but my life doesn’t revolve around it.
Please note that these topics can also be related to getting a regular job in real life. You can read it in any way that you wish. If you think that you do not need advice, leave this thread, it’s not for you.
Because of the recent moderator search, I’ve seen many people act, differently, and I know for a fact that acting like someone else gives a terrible impression to the person(s) who are looking for the next moderator.
Consistency
I think that consistency is a primary step. It’s not something that’s very hard to get, but it’s extremely hard to keep up. Consistency can be defined as steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, or form. Being consistent shows that you can repeatedly perform under whatever bar you or the community sets for you. Being consistent is, in my eyes, the first tip in which will get you recognized.
How do I become ‘consistent’?
Consistency is a standard that only you can set for yourself. You can either set the bar high, or low for yourself, sometimes not even to your knowing. One way of doing this is by continually acting in the same manner. Don’t have a double personality, be the same person. It’s a little known fact that the next moderator for Z8Games [I am using them as an example] is generally and commonly chosen before the announcement is even made that another moderator is needed. As far as I know, many candidates are regularly gone over, so that this ‘consistency’ has to be there at all times in case you may possibly be the next candidate.
Being a candidate does not equal being the next moderator. Candidates may go months without getting the position. It depends on the situation, the need for a moderator of your caliber, and how you perform. The job isn’t something that will be a joyride. Any job is serious, whether stupid or not. Jobs affect you, you don’t affect the job.
Once you do something that you feel is very good for the community, don’t say something along the lines of, “I think that one thread is enough, I’m fine and the moderating job is in the bag.” Be consistent, if you think that what you’re doing is very good, keep doing it. For example, if you want to meet somebody, you don’t meet them once and never meet them again, you continue to meet them and eventually will become friends.
If you act mature, don’t go to another thread and act like a complete idiot. That shows that you have two personalities, and can show that you can easily interchange between those two personalities. It’s the same thing with real life. Being bipolar is not something that most employers like to see. It means that, even though you could be the most mature person at one time, you can change and become an idiot the next moment.
Being consistent shows that you can be reliable and can be easily counted on. If you show that you can be counted on, your chances of being hired increase dramatically.
Consistency isn’t something that can simply be taught, it’s something that you have to get used to on a day to day basis, it’s not something that’s extremely easy to get, but it’s not something that you can easily lose. Once you get used to doing something, it becomes second nature.
tl;dr - don't be stupid, being the same person [also known as being yourself] is the most beneficial way to getting any job. Don't be who you aren't. Set a tempo that you can follow, and continue on that tempo. If you think you're doing something right, keep doing it.
These small series of guides are to help others who want to get a job on the internet. Some people may not agree that an online job is the best way, but I personally think that it’s not impossible to balance a good lifestyle [yes, with friends] and an internet job. Internet jobs aren’t what you should base your life around. Don’t make that crucial mistake. Basing your life on the internet either leads to one of two things, you quitting life, or you quitting your internet job.
I am a known member of Z8Games [or I like to state so] and I have held numerous “jobs” on the internet, I am not going to state them all, but for those relating to moderating and administrating, I’ve been a moderator for a fansite for Cross Fire which shut down because of inactivity [there were around 30 members that were dedicated, but the number fell, and the site died]. I currently hold the position of National Electronic Sports League Administrator, and Shut Up and Frag gaming community moderator. Having both jobs aren’t the hardest thing ever to do, but they do require a lot from me, but you must remember, life over virtual life. If life gets the better of you, take care of that first. I make sure to go out and do whatever with friends as often as I can. I always keep my dedications to internet jobs, but I don’t take it overboard. I take it seriously, but my life doesn’t revolve around it.
Please note that these topics can also be related to getting a regular job in real life. You can read it in any way that you wish. If you think that you do not need advice, leave this thread, it’s not for you.
Because of the recent moderator search, I’ve seen many people act, differently, and I know for a fact that acting like someone else gives a terrible impression to the person(s) who are looking for the next moderator.
Consistency
I think that consistency is a primary step. It’s not something that’s very hard to get, but it’s extremely hard to keep up. Consistency can be defined as steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, or form. Being consistent shows that you can repeatedly perform under whatever bar you or the community sets for you. Being consistent is, in my eyes, the first tip in which will get you recognized.
How do I become ‘consistent’?
Consistency is a standard that only you can set for yourself. You can either set the bar high, or low for yourself, sometimes not even to your knowing. One way of doing this is by continually acting in the same manner. Don’t have a double personality, be the same person. It’s a little known fact that the next moderator for Z8Games [I am using them as an example] is generally and commonly chosen before the announcement is even made that another moderator is needed. As far as I know, many candidates are regularly gone over, so that this ‘consistency’ has to be there at all times in case you may possibly be the next candidate.
Being a candidate does not equal being the next moderator. Candidates may go months without getting the position. It depends on the situation, the need for a moderator of your caliber, and how you perform. The job isn’t something that will be a joyride. Any job is serious, whether stupid or not. Jobs affect you, you don’t affect the job.
Once you do something that you feel is very good for the community, don’t say something along the lines of, “I think that one thread is enough, I’m fine and the moderating job is in the bag.” Be consistent, if you think that what you’re doing is very good, keep doing it. For example, if you want to meet somebody, you don’t meet them once and never meet them again, you continue to meet them and eventually will become friends.
If you act mature, don’t go to another thread and act like a complete idiot. That shows that you have two personalities, and can show that you can easily interchange between those two personalities. It’s the same thing with real life. Being bipolar is not something that most employers like to see. It means that, even though you could be the most mature person at one time, you can change and become an idiot the next moment.
Being consistent shows that you can be reliable and can be easily counted on. If you show that you can be counted on, your chances of being hired increase dramatically.
Consistency isn’t something that can simply be taught, it’s something that you have to get used to on a day to day basis, it’s not something that’s extremely easy to get, but it’s not something that you can easily lose. Once you get used to doing something, it becomes second nature.
tl;dr - don't be stupid, being the same person [also known as being yourself] is the most beneficial way to getting any job. Don't be who you aren't. Set a tempo that you can follow, and continue on that tempo. If you think you're doing something right, keep doing it.
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Although this is all lovely and all, the reality is that you have to act like something you're not to get what you want. That's how shjt is done. That's how people get jobs.
Even if they hate the boss or client they're working for. Suck it up and do your job, There ain't no shjt happening where you can be yourself. I mean, easy choice for some people.
Act nice and get paid > Be yourself and not get paid
And really, this guide is more aimed towards people looking for voluntary jobs. Where you should be yourself all out. I'd admit, but don't confuse voluntary with something you're getting paid to do.
Moderating and such titles shouldn't even be considered "jobs". Honestly, a job is "A paid position of regular employment."
Good guide for becoming a moderator though. -
You'll never be a mod for CF.
This has confirmed by multiple mods before but I will not mention names.
Please stop trying. It makes you look pathetic. Good day sir.
That's a fact I already know. I gave up that dream after I found the reality of the life of a moderator. They do ten times the work that you guys know about. It's kind of creepy that you're asking moderators about me. I've already been told this numerous times, and I've replied the same thing to them, I could care less about moderating. Most moderators didn't even think they were going to get moderator before. Maturity doesn't mean Moderator, it's something that's good for you. The reason of these threads is to help people that want a position / job on the internet or in real life. I love how everything on these forums revolve around getting moderator. It's pathetic in itself, which is why this community needs to be saved desperately.
I made these ages ago, but I'm releasing them for the heck of making guides. The community is terrible for many reasons. You guys think that making guides = mod hunting. I know for a fact that I'm not getting moderator. It doesn't mean I can be a good member of the community.
I'm pretty sure I have an idea of who the next moderators are. The more pathetic thing was when you were a ****. It's kind of hypocritical of you to call me a mod wanna-be, I'm sorry. Half of the community thinks that being a moderator is cool because of the power and fame. Almost the other half thinks that it's to be able to ban and get a nice nametag. The last percent(s) of the community know for a fact [because of connections] that the job of being a moderator is stressful and hard. It's generally for someone who can take the hate and move on.Although this is all lovely and all, the reality is that you have to act like something you're not to get what you want. That's how shjt is done. That's how people get jobs.
Even if they hate the boss or client they're working for. Suck it up and do your job, There ain't no shjt happening where you can be yourself. I mean, easy choice for some people.
Act nice and get paid > Be yourself and not get paid
And really, this guide is more aimed towards people looking for voluntary jobs. Where you should be yourself all out. I'd admit, but don't confuse voluntary with something you're getting paid to do.
Moderating and such titles shouldn't even be considered "jobs". Honestly, a job is "A paid position of regular employment."
Good guide for becoming a moderator though.
That is true, but the fact of the matter is, consistency doesn't call for you to be a suck-up. In fact it has nothing to do with doing what your boss wants.
If your boss thinks you did something good, he or she will acknowledge it. You should keep doing something good if you want the job. Sucking up can be a step before consistency, but it's not the best way to go about things.
Jobs can be defined as anything in which you do work for something in return. Volunteering gets you
something. You always get something from working. Being consistent helps you get that reward.TASTYYYLIMES wrote: »no he doesn't.no he doesn't.LuckzBabee wrote: »no he doesn't.
At the people following TastyLimes, why are you idolizing someone that you've never met. That's almost as bad as people hating Rebecca Black. I don't like her music, but that doesn't mean I hate her. -
Although this is all lovely and all, the reality is that you have to act like something you're not to get what you want. That's how shjt is done. That's how people get jobs.
Even if they hate the boss or client they're working for. Suck it up and do your job, There ain't no shjt happening where you can be yourself. I mean, easy choice for some people.
Act nice and get paid > Be yourself and not get paid
And really, this guide is more aimed towards people looking for voluntary jobs. Where you should be yourself all out. I'd admit, but don't confuse voluntary with something you're getting paid to do.
Moderating and such titles shouldn't even be considered "jobs". Honestly, a job is "A paid position of regular employment."
Good guide for becoming a moderator though.
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I would love to be an artist, but that job pays incredibly low.
You can't have all the cake and eat it. Though consistency should be something you do in real life, regardless of being a moderator/internet job/whatever.
Being nice is a basic human ideal, whatever you do. -
Well, if you can't be yourself when you're doing your job, then it probably wasn't your first job choice. Happiness > Salary, good luck doing something you hate to do every day.
Almost everyone hates the job they do. That's reality. But you need to put food on the table so you do it.
Of course there's some weird in between people who decide at a young age to grow up to be a plumber, which is okay since it's a whatever floats your boat world. -
dude thats a really cool Ava where'd u get that?Before I start with this thread, I just want to tell you that it’s not necessarily for the moderating job at Z8Games, but it can be applied to honestly any job on the internet, whether it being a graphics designer, a coder, a moderator, an administrator, or even something as small as a known reporter [people who’s reports are bumped to the top of the list because they are trusted].
These small series of guides are to help others who want to get a job on the internet. Some people may not agree that an online job is the best way, but I personally think that it’s not impossible to balance a good lifestyle [yes, with friends] and an internet job. Internet jobs aren’t what you should base your life around. Don’t make that crucial mistake. Basing your life on the internet either leads to one of two things, you quitting life, or you quitting your internet job.
I am a known member of Z8Games [or I like to state so] and I have held numerous “jobs” on the internet, I am not going to state them all, but for those relating to moderating and administrating, I’ve been a moderator for a fansite for Cross Fire which shut down because of inactivity [there were around 30 members that were dedicated, but the number fell, and the site died]. I currently hold the position of National Electronic Sports League Administrator, and Shut Up and Frag gaming community moderator. Having both jobs aren’t the hardest thing ever to do, but they do require a lot from me, but you must remember, life over virtual life. If life gets the better of you, take care of that first. I make sure to go out and do whatever with friends as often as I can. I always keep my dedications to internet jobs, but I don’t take it overboard. I take it seriously, but my life doesn’t revolve around it.
Please note that these topics can also be related to getting a regular job in real life. You can read it in any way that you wish. If you think that you do not need advice, leave this thread, it’s not for you.
Because of the recent moderator search, I’ve seen many people act, differently, and I know for a fact that acting like someone else gives a terrible impression to the person(s) who are looking for the next moderator.
Consistency
I think that consistency is a primary step. It’s not something that’s very hard to get, but it’s extremely hard to keep up. Consistency can be defined as steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, or form. Being consistent shows that you can repeatedly perform under whatever bar you or the community sets for you. Being consistent is, in my eyes, the first tip in which will get you recognized.
How do I become ‘consistent’?
Consistency is a standard that only you can set for yourself. You can either set the bar high, or low for yourself, sometimes not even to your knowing. One way of doing this is by continually acting in the same manner. Don’t have a double personality, be the same person. It’s a little known fact that the next moderator for Z8Games [I am using them as an example] is generally and commonly chosen before the announcement is even made that another moderator is needed. As far as I know, many candidates are regularly gone over, so that this ‘consistency’ has to be there at all times in case you may possibly be the next candidate.
Being a candidate does not equal being the next moderator. Candidates may go months without getting the position. It depends on the situation, the need for a moderator of your caliber, and how you perform. The job isn’t something that will be a joyride. Any job is serious, whether stupid or not. Jobs affect you, you don’t affect the job.
Once you do something that you feel is very good for the community, don’t say something along the lines of, “I think that one thread is enough, I’m fine and the moderating job is in the bag.” Be consistent, if you think that what you’re doing is very good, keep doing it. For example, if you want to meet somebody, you don’t meet them once and never meet them again, you continue to meet them and eventually will become friends.
If you act mature, don’t go to another thread and act like a complete idiot. That shows that you have two personalities, and can show that you can easily interchange between those two personalities. It’s the same thing with real life. Being bipolar is not something that most employers like to see. It means that, even though you could be the most mature person at one time, you can change and become an idiot the next moment.
Being consistent shows that you can be reliable and can be easily counted on. If you show that you can be counted on, your chances of being hired increase dramatically.
Consistency isn’t something that can simply be taught, it’s something that you have to get used to on a day to day basis, it’s not something that’s extremely easy to get, but it’s not something that you can easily lose. Once you get used to doing something, it becomes second nature.
tl;dr - don't be stupid, being the same person [also known as being yourself] is the most beneficial way to getting any job. Don't be who you aren't. Set a tempo that you can follow, and continue on that tempo. If you think you're doing something right, keep doing it. -
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